Willow Park
Closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather dependent. After the operating season closes, the site remains open for self-supported camping as long as weather permits, but with no water, trash collection, or cleaning services. Reservations required during the operating season.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 2:10AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by moderate to heavy rainfall is possible, especially in terrain and poor drainage areas. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County and Southeast Johnson County. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas and around steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving weather system will bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the region. Any shower or thunderstorm could produce moderate to heavy rainfall across the Watch Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 19 at 11:59AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
ESFRIW Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected across the northern half of Wyoming Saturday and Sunday as a wet weather system shifts east across the state. This weather system is funneling abundant tropical moisture into northern and eastern portions of the state with it's eastward progression. Given the high moisture content, many thunderstorms could feature heavy rainfall and possibly lead to localized flooding. Poor drainage areas, urban areas, and steep terrain will be the most susceptible locations for this isolated flooding. Many locations could see an additional 0.5" to 1.25" of rain through Sunday afternoon, with a majority of this rain falling quickly in thunderstorms. Remember, if you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around don't down!
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
About
Willow Park Group Campground is located about 50 miles east of Worland, Wyoming along US Highway 16, the scenic Cloud Peak Skyway. At 8,600 feet elevation, the campground occupies an open meadow ringed by lodgepole pine forest near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The single reservable group site can accommodate up to 60 people for overnight camping or 150 for day-use picnicking. Amenities include picnic tables, serving tables, grills, a campfire circle with benches, an accessible vault toilet, drinking water from a hand pump, and trash collection during the operating season. The campground is administered by Rustic Freedom/Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds. A 14-day stay limit applies, and dogs must be kept on leash. Horses and pack animals are not permitted. Meadowlark Lake lies within a couple miles and offers excellent trout fishing with motorized boats allowed at no-wake speed. West Tensleep Lake, a few miles north, is open to non-motorized craft only. The historic James T. Saban Lookout, built by the CCC in 1942 and named for a Forest Service employee who died fighting the 1937 Blackwater Fire, is accessible via a short hike east of Meadowlark Lake and rewards visitors with panoramic views of the surrounding Bighorn Mountains.
Directions
From Ten Sleep, WY, take Highway 16 east for approximately 16 miles. Turn north on Forest System Road 253 and continue about 1 mile to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $99 - $176 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| support@rusticfreedom.com | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 431-7446 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Bighorn NF - Willow Park |
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